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New to the group!
Good morning! I am from northwest Iowa and was hoping to join your group. My name is Amy and I look forward trading support with you all!
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Live Healthy Iowa, anyone?
I need to keep my motivated along this journey, so I'm always keeping my eyes open for things to help me along the way. Live Healthy Iowa is a state-wide 100 day challenge for weight loss or minutes of activity, or both. It reminds me of a virtual biggest loser. Signup begins December 20 and the program runs from January…
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What's your favorite android running app?
I really love Nike Plus on my Ipod, but my husband dropped the Ipod in the sink the other day, so now I don't have one anymore. :( Instead of buying a new one, I'm trying to find an app that does much of what Nike Plus does and maybe even more for my Android phone. I want to track miles, calories, pace, personal bests,…
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I did it! I ran a 5k!
No one in my circle wants to hear me carry on and on and on, but I want to shout from the rooftops. I RAN A 5K! I am 50 pounds overweight, 43 years old, and I RAN A 5K! My time was not great, 11:29 / mile average, but I am thrilled because I just started running in September. It's only stronger from here, right? Three of…
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New to this site and ready to make this happen!
I recently lost 25 pounds with 50 more to go. I'm hoping this site will provide me with tools and motivation to make that happen. This fat chick is getting fit. I feel so much better now and can't imagine what I will feel like in 50 pounds. Would love any support, and of course, I'll do the same. Feel free to add me as a…
